Ok, Engadget and PCmag had their reviews of this camera last week (2/13 and 2/9)? I know the reviews are not comparable, but is there an ETA for Dpreview's review?

Thanks.

I forgot to tell it's there in the JPEG files as well as the RAW files

I'm wanting to buy this camera as my first digital camera (apart from my iPhone)
Have shot with films (Canon F1 new and some nice L lenses) and still do but it's getting really expensive nowadays.

When I look at the test-shots (real world) and this 'standard studio scene shot'
I like a lot I see.

What I find awkward is when I look at the 'circle shaped black&white star' in the center of the test photo ( just underneath the white center cross ) Why is there a horizontal line a quarter above the center of the 'star'? It looks like there is a piece missing? The black&white stripes seem to disconnect.
Same withe the G12 only then it's a vertical line a quarter to the left of the center.

Is it my screen? Or my eye for detail?

Can anyone explain this to me?

Time to ditch this studio scene for something flatter. There is too much depth in it for the thin depth of field of the latest, high-resolution cameras. People are complaining about lack of sharpness when the part of the scene they're looking at is merely out of focus.

Is there any way to set shutter speed (at 1/48 or 1/50 for 24p recording) in movie mode, or does the camera change it at will? If you can't lock down shutter speed, that makes it worthless as a second camera for video shoots. I see how you can, awkwardly, lock auto focus and lock exposure--better than nothing, but what about shutter speed? If there's a way to set and lock shutter speed, I'd buy this tomorrow. I shoot mostly video, some stills, with a 5DII and need a snapshot camera but want one that could be used in an emergency for video, or as a B-camera. Any info about shutter speed will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Canon G1X HDR-Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl63USkCSMc

How come at 3200 ISO, Nex-5N look worse than Nex-5 in the raw comparisons?

Auto iso only goes to 1600?? What's the point then?

Two things :
1- Is there any possibility to install a filter to protect the front lens and/or a hood ? I see a sort of baïonnet that might have this fonction ?
2- Why not use the superb ring for the same fonctions than a s95 or s100 (really great) instead of a useless cosmetic cover ?

I'd like to see a photo with the G1-X beside the T3i with the 18-55 IS.... is it really that much smaller?

The golden color is completely altered when we compared the four machine samples, which of them reflect the near real color? The sharpness and contrast seems to be less accentuated in G1 X too. There is a complete different management of color in G1 X shen compared to EOS 600D. When we talk about color in digital photography we are generally speaking in a different color of that observed by the human eyes.

I have been struggling with the samples a bit. At first pass comparing to the E-PL2 which I have now, the G1 X seemed soft. When I put the widget rectangle on the lower left of the playing card, the needle (or whatever it is) sticking out of the rug and pointing to the x on the square piece of paper seems much sharper on the G1 X, but the heart on the card is much softer. Is this just depth of field?

I think the lens a little bigger limiting factor to the overall image quality of the G1X, away from the middle 2/3rds of the image, the image gets progressively softer (e.g. the whole label on the Martins bottle and the batteries on the left side as well as the feathers and watch face on the other side of the image). Generally, sharpness in the center is good and I think Canon made a wise choice going with a larger sensor (verses something like a V1/Pentax Q). Some of the colors are a bit off, for example, Mickey's face has a strong magenta color cast to it. Pluto looks too orange as well. But for a first attempt it's pretty good. I would prefer interchangeable lenses and and EVF, but I know others might not. It'll be interesting to see what Canon chooses to do with this sensor (or ones like it) in the future.

Oh, and there is one more thing worth comparing! Please make a close up of ancient figure's face (left side) where the horizontal lines are touching the face ! The only camera which can rival little Canon G1X is Sony's Nex7! Amazing performance !

I have speculated that the G1X uses the sensor from the Panasonic GH1. The reason why I have speculated so, is that the specified size and resolutions are remarkably similar. My reasoning is here:

http://m43photo.blogspot.com/2012/02/canon-g1x-sensor-size-same-as-gh1.html

Canon has previously been known to use a Panasonic sensor, it was in an early pro DSLR from almost ten years ago.

I have compared the raw results from canon G1X with Olympus E-5 Canon7D and Nikon 7000 and so far I don't see any problems with the IQ! In fact , when You consider that all the other cameras were tested with their best prime lenses it looks that little G1X performs splenditly. I also don't see any problems with corner sharpness! When You close up to the little checkboard in the left corner the only camera which does better is Olympus E-5 (no wonder! since the zuiko lenses were optimised for the 3/4 format and this test was probably done with their best macro lens) What is incredible is that You can actually see the texture of the paper behind this checkboard , something which is totally missing in the Nikon 7000 test and only Canon 7D is coming close. Also please check little sign" C Eastman Kodak" on the top of KODAK GREY SCALE!

Corner sharpness may be just random variation of the particular lens. look at the left upper corner far better than the 600D. Right upper corner is about on par. However Left under is clearly better for the 600D. Also right under is for the 600D albeit less distinct.

Great to see that this sensor can resolve the 'vertical' lines in the lady's face next to the dime. NONE of the 1/1.7 or 1/2.3 or seemingly the 4/3 sensors resolve these lines. Some DSLR's have a struggle, great sensor/lens test!

It does take 12mp and up to resolve these it seems, but this new sensor is doing this quite well.

Is the lens up to the quality of the sensor?

Love it how the G1X has better IQ at 12800 than the D7000 etc. And I own the D7k too. lol.

I think that sensor is being let down by the compact lens. It'll be interesting to see if Canon releases an ILC with this sensor.

I want to buy this camera, but looking at the test shoots the image lacks sharpness. I don't think you have to post process to get a crisp image in a test shoot.

Interesting comparison is with a small sensor quality camera like X10 a stop or two lower ISO compensating for the slower lens on the G1X. m my feeling is by using a big sensor they have "lost on the swings and gained on the roundabouts"

`in absolute terms the G1x is better at high ISO but in the real world not so much, I really want to like this camera though it reminds me of wonderful Mamyia 6 rangefinder roll film classic, a couple of fixed fast primes rather than compromised zoom and it would be there.

Two crops to see as JPEGs and anywhere between ISO 100 and 800:

1. Blue VW (upper center). This shows how the cam handles flat color that is slowly changing along its curvature.

2. Pretty lady (right middle). This shows how the cam handles skin tones.

I did not change any cams in the comparison. The Oly E-P3 comes out superior to both G1X and G12, and gets better as it gets to ISO 800, where it also outperforms the 600D.

If I want my car and my lady to look their real best, the latest Pen is the way to go. Then I put Pana GX1 into the mix and it just could be the best on the VW. I am beginning to feel this is not about Canon at all.

I'm not trying to pester the hard-working people at DPReview who seem intent on providing us with information on this camera with unprecedented speed, but does this mean the full review is well underway and nearing completion?

Look at the studo shots on www.imaging-resource.com instead. They convinced me, so I ordered one.

Comparing the G1X with the Nikon V1 (based on price), the Olympus E-P1 ( m4/3 and I have one), and the Nex 3 (close competitor).
The lens seems to be holding the G1x back. Quality is similar to the E-P1 and Nex3 in the center of the frame, but quickly degrades at the edges, where the E-P1 is by far the best, probably because it was tested with a prime lens. The G1x actually has the lowest noise levels at ISO 800 and above, with the E-P1 second and the Nex 3rd. V1 comes in last in all categories (as expected, due to it's much smaller sensor size).

Conclusion: The G1x has potential, but is limited by the lens. If they come out with an interchangable lens version, it will go toe-to-toe with the NEX and m4/3 offerings, and often beat them. Noise levels are best-in-class (based on these samples). It'll still be the best point and shoot on the market, but it'll lack appeal for enthusiasts.

iam quite impressed, g1x 12800 looks similar to Powershot G12 3200

One thing that is clear to me is that nothing does as much justice to paper clips as the Olympus XZ-1. The Olly is still the undisputed paper clip imaging champion.

Wow, those reds...

This page isn't working. Works with all your other cameras. Can you fix it?

Disappointed - I was really hoping for something a helluva lot better - The G12 and the P7100 look good value now !

Looks like soup! Why even bother release this junk.

As posted several times already, the comparative tests show that the G1X sensor is a great performer, even better than my NEX 5N on higher ISO (RAW). But disappointing lens performance on the corners. Since this is a fixed lens, compact APS-C camera, you have to live with it. Something to look forward if Canon continue to use the sensor in their future ILC (DSLR or maybe Mirrorless) roadmap.

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I will definitely trade my good ol' G10 for the G1 X. And my 5DMkII for the 5DMkIII and/or 5D X. And my 7D for the 7DMkII. And my 24-70 f/2.8 L USM for the 24-70 f/2.8 L USM II... What I cannot predict is how many years it will take... Come on folks, this is the "Koenigstiger" of the Compact World. And in my opinion it should not be compared with DSLRs, 4/3s etc etc etc. It looks it's a very good "compact" class camera, and that's all. ;)

No issues with Firefox.

I'll stick with the GH2, but I think it's the lens, not the sensor that falls short.

works perfectly well on IE9

for those who do not see anything in your browser, you must empty the cache
(delete temp internet files).
should work...

I got nothin on IE8