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Re: Not happy with G16 as an upgrade
deploylinux wrote:
Overall, the biggest issues with the G series now are:
- Zoom, at some point - we're going to have to get better than optical 5X especially with just 12MP to crop from.
At least a 7X would be much better for my needs! Even if that means the lens would be larger and the camera would weigh a bit more. The G series is not a shirt or pants pocket camera anyway, so that would not be an issue for me, as long as I can put it in a belt pouch.
- Noise at ISO's greater than ~1000, the G16 should have improved this somewhat with the slightly better sensor and a good flash reduces the need for high iso shots, but this is going to be something the next iteration of the G series will have to address.
Getting a new 2/3" (or slightly larger) new and improved higher efficiency sensor would do that. A bounce flash would also help reduce high ISO noise and give sharper images to moving objects.
G16 improvements are certainly good enough to justify upgrades from those with older G series cameras....probably not enough for those with the G15...but thats fine, I limit my upgrades to no more often than every 3 years anyway.
I also upgrade every 3-4 years or so and require much better IQ, faster operation and higher ISO capability if I'm going to upgrade. I would also like to see a touch screen/articulating LCD display and panorama mode included with weather sealing would be great upgrades, IMHO. If all those improvements happens (or most of them) with the G17, I will be one of the first in line to upgrade my trusty old G12. Lets all keep our fingers crossed for Canon to do a complete revamp and make us all even prouder of the next G series next year! I think they can do it, but if they will, well... time will tell.
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