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Canon Powershot G3
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Snapshot7
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In trying to put a positivr slant on these "rumors" I thought about the other features the new G3 MIGHT have:
Outstanding AF (equal or better than F707/F717).
Movie Mode @ 640x480 limited only by storage media.
Manual and Auto Selectable AF points.
More control over saturation and color settings.
Ability to use AF assist from flashes and other sources.
Either a EVF or much improved optical eyepiece.
New add-on lens for the bayonet mount (3x or 4x tele would make that 4x optical AWESOME, Similar quality Macro, etc).
Much improved shutter release time and reponse.
Hell, given all that I could learn to LOVE the new shape.
Hey, I guy can dream can't he??
Outstanding AF (equal or better than F707/F717).
Movie Mode @ 640x480 limited only by storage media.
Manual and Auto Selectable AF points.
More control over saturation and color settings.
Ability to use AF assist from flashes and other sources.
Either a EVF or much improved optical eyepiece.
New add-on lens for the bayonet mount (3x or 4x tele would make that 4x optical AWESOME, Similar quality Macro, etc).
Much improved shutter release time and reponse.
Hell, given all that I could learn to LOVE the new shape.
Hey, I guy can dream can't he??
This is interesting info for Canon followers. I think those of you who are dissapointed that this camera doesn't offer enough to cause the G2 owner to rush to replace his camera are missing the point. The upgrade would be to the Pro or D series. As an analogy, when a car company releases the new year's model, owners of "last year's" model aren't expected to upgrade.
All this camera does is reaffirm that Canon intends to continue to support the G-spot.
Here are the different Canon models:
Elph series----ultra compact
A series---budget oriented
S series---Sport (full featured in sporty case)
G series----full featured, classic lines, high quality images, upgradable/accessory ready
Pro series---Tech showplace/big zoom
EOD D series---DSLR
If Canon continues to support the Pro series, that's where the Nikon 5700/Sony 707 competition will come from.
All this camera does is reaffirm that Canon intends to continue to support the G-spot.
Here are the different Canon models:
Elph series----ultra compact
A series---budget oriented
S series---Sport (full featured in sporty case)
G series----full featured, classic lines, high quality images, upgradable/accessory ready
Pro series---Tech showplace/big zoom
EOD D series---DSLR
If Canon continues to support the Pro series, that's where the Nikon 5700/Sony 707 competition will come from.
Snapshot7
Forum Enthusiast
WRONG...WRONG...WRONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People who want a good prosumer camera (ie: Sony F707/Nikon 5700) are NOT looking for a DSLR. The D60 does not have the features a prosumer camera does.
People who want prosumer cameras are looking for exactly that. Not a DSLR they have to buy $1000 lens for. They WANT to be able to take short movies with the same device. They WANT compactness. They WANT a tilting LCD for unusual shotting situtaions.
What they DON'T want is to get a DSLR that is great for what it does.
BUT WHICH IS NOT BE A PROSUMER CAMERA.
People who want a good prosumer camera (ie: Sony F707/Nikon 5700) are NOT looking for a DSLR. The D60 does not have the features a prosumer camera does.
People who want prosumer cameras are looking for exactly that. Not a DSLR they have to buy $1000 lens for. They WANT to be able to take short movies with the same device. They WANT compactness. They WANT a tilting LCD for unusual shotting situtaions.
What they DON'T want is to get a DSLR that is great for what it does.
BUT WHICH IS NOT BE A PROSUMER CAMERA.
BryanS
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Joel41093
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You do make some good points. I would like for Canon to adress the points you wrote. Those would be great improvements, way better than going to 5mp or even a longer zoom!
I also wonder why no rumours about the pro90 upgrade. There is great interest in the type on camera. Well, we will soon find out.
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I also wonder why no rumours about the pro90 upgrade. There is great interest in the type on camera. Well, we will soon find out.
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Barramundi
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Dynamic Range are one of the things that I've been waiting for to justify upgrade.
This G3 will hava a new converter A/D 12 bits, maybe this improve that.
I will rather has lower 4MP as oppose to 5MP pixel count if that is going to diminish noise levels.
Certainly the better ISO sensitivity is another welcome addition.
Only I hope the camera have a live recording histogram and 2sec shutter delay.
If the tripod mount is align with the focal plane then this will be my next camera.
About the design, I think is great retro-classy looking.
This site have some info (in french)
http://www.photim.com/Arrive/Sommaire.asp
This G3 will hava a new converter A/D 12 bits, maybe this improve that.
I will rather has lower 4MP as oppose to 5MP pixel count if that is going to diminish noise levels.
Certainly the better ISO sensitivity is another welcome addition.
Only I hope the camera have a live recording histogram and 2sec shutter delay.
If the tripod mount is align with the focal plane then this will be my next camera.
About the design, I think is great retro-classy looking.
This site have some info (in french)
http://www.photim.com/Arrive/Sommaire.asp
Eric Haglund
Senior Member
Your points are valid but I think you're generalizing. I personally do not want to lug around a camera the size of the 5700 or even the pro90 for that matter. I like the size of the G2 and I like the feature set. For a serious snapshooter like me, I think the G3 looks like a winner, IF the AF has improved. If it really has technology where you can tell it where to focus using the paddle, that's awesome. I think many people expected the G3 to be some super-morph Pro90-like thing but people who want compact and like the current G2 form factor would have been turned off.
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Joel41093
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Once again, I must agree with you. I like the new style. And the points you mentionned, well I think these improvements are great. I won't change my G2 for it since the next camera for me is DSLR, but if I did not have use for what the DSLR offers, the G3 would be quite attractive since it seems to me it will offer great features if you want to push your creative limits.
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I checked the http://www.topfoto-online.de/ListNews.php?match=232 and cannot find any differences in specs between the models... (apart from the continuous shooting speed...)
RH
RH
Sorry, but what is a bajonet mount for converters?
Yes, the rear curtain synch would be nice, but probably not enough for me to upgrade from the G2!
I agree with you, Bryan, some of the features listed do sound good! If the AF is improved, that would definitely be an improvement, although I didn't seem to have as many AF problems as other G2 users have experienced. Perhaps not as quick as I would like, but not terrible for me.
Did anyone notice that button next to the lens (towards the bottom on the right side if the front of the camera is facing you)?
Also, the grip looks alot more substantial - the slippery grip on the G2 was a minor gripe of mine.
Did anyone notice that button next to the lens (towards the bottom on the right side if the front of the camera is facing you)?
Also, the grip looks alot more substantial - the slippery grip on the G2 was a minor gripe of mine.
Listen, just because it's not a 5 mp camera and lacks a 8x optical zoom doesn't mean that it's a disappointment, like many of you are saying. The camera (if the specs are true) seems to have features that would give it far superior image quality over any 5 mp camera out today, including the Nikon 5700.
As for the 'box' design, it looks very professional, like a Leica. Sure it's not as rounded and pleasant to look at, but it has the look of a professional camera, not a semi-pro cam. That's my opinion.
As for the 'box' design, it looks very professional, like a Leica. Sure it's not as rounded and pleasant to look at, but it has the look of a professional camera, not a semi-pro cam. That's my opinion.
Eddie_de_Pooh
Well-known member
I would be interested in seeing "limited" black model.
That will make this G3 look more acceptable, I think.
That will make this G3 look more acceptable, I think.
Paulo Abreu
Veteran Member
Hi Leezah,
Instead of screwing converters you just have to align with lens and twist (like SLR lenses) - quickier and more reliable at long term usage.
Regards,
Paulo Abreu
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Instead of screwing converters you just have to align with lens and twist (like SLR lenses) - quickier and more reliable at long term usage.
Regards,
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Eric Haglund
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Hi Leezah, I noticed that button, too. I think it is for the release for the bayonet attachment system, like on an SLR.
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