RaptorDriver
Forum Enthusiast
--
Canon G3/I950
-
Welcome to the new forums! Please read this first. For known issues we are working to resolve, click here.
Would G3 users buy it
- Thread starter john thompson121186
- Start date
Canon G3/I950
speedlever
Leading Member
Hard for me to say since my entry into the world of digicams was the G3. Basically, the G3 was the closest DC I could find which met my projected wants/needs. And I've been quite happy with it. I would wish for faster autofocus, but seldom have a problem with it focusing. I also would prefer the VF to not be blocked as it is with the 52mm Lensmate or naked, for that matter.
As great as the LCD is, I find it limited outside in bright light. And at my age, i have to use reading glasses to really see it in any light to get the info presented there. But that would be a problem with most any LCD.
Nope.
Maybe.
I didn't realize the lens was so slow. I haven't perused the specs on it. What I'd like is the lens from the Minolta 7i or Hi or whatever... 28mm - 200mm. The new Nikon would be more attractive with a longer optical zoom. I haven't used RAW yet, so that has little attraction to me.
To sum it up, the G3 still fits the bill in too many ways to consider any other current offerings, imo.
There are some things that would strongly tempt me to replace my G3, but an extra megapixel definitely isn't one of them.
What would tempt me?
Faster, better autofocus in low light, with telephoto, & moving subjects
Smaller, more ergonomic, and better balanced body
Precise manual focus control
Higher ISO speeds with low noise
No arbitrary shutter speed limits in Av mode
Reflective LCD viewfinder to allow viewing in direct sunlight
Improved command dial precision and responsiveness
More than 2 custom setting modes
Backlit data display
Useful battery life indicator
Improved optical viewfinder with integrated data display
Multi-spot average exposure mode
What would tempt me?
Faster, better autofocus in low light, with telephoto, & moving subjects
Smaller, more ergonomic, and better balanced body
Precise manual focus control
Higher ISO speeds with low noise
No arbitrary shutter speed limits in Av mode
Reflective LCD viewfinder to allow viewing in direct sunlight
Improved command dial precision and responsiveness
More than 2 custom setting modes
Backlit data display
Useful battery life indicator
Improved optical viewfinder with integrated data display
Multi-spot average exposure mode
Marco Nero
Veteran Member
You forgot to ask Santa for an Optical Image Stabiliser and a 12 x optical zoom..... BOTH of which can be found on the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ1 (#?) which is currently on the market.
Bring 'em on and I won't flinch when it comes to purchase price.
Cheers!
--
Marco Nero.
http://www.pbase.com/nero_design
Bring 'em on and I won't flinch when it comes to purchase price.
Cheers!
--
Marco Nero.
http://www.pbase.com/nero_design
pete_f69
Leading Member
I would like those you listed plus :
Peter Flor
Canon G3
http://www.pbase.com/allegro917
- a Live Histogram
- ability to get info on focal length, subject distance, etc..
--
Peter Flor
Canon G3
http://www.pbase.com/allegro917
DigitalDoggie
Leading Member
Of course G3 owners should NOT buy it... we digital camera folks are upgrading WAY too much, for incredibly little value... I do it all the time too. My relatives love me, I am supplying all of them with cheap "old" (as in 6 months old) digital cameras.
The G3 takes GREAT pictures, has a fast lense, full manual controls, etc. What is it that would drive you to upgrade an faster than 3 years or so. We have to get out of this "upgrade on every new cycle approach".... or, I guess just be honest with ourselves.... it's not really about getting better pictures, it's about having a new toy. I guess that's alright too, but lets at least be honest about it !!
--
Sony 717, Canon S400, Canon S900 Printer, Canon S40 (Wife), Sony NZ90 PDA w/ 2 meg camera (kid), Olympus C2000 (Dog)
The G3 takes GREAT pictures, has a fast lense, full manual controls, etc. What is it that would drive you to upgrade an faster than 3 years or so. We have to get out of this "upgrade on every new cycle approach".... or, I guess just be honest with ourselves.... it's not really about getting better pictures, it's about having a new toy. I guess that's alright too, but lets at least be honest about it !!
--
Sony 717, Canon S400, Canon S900 Printer, Canon S40 (Wife), Sony NZ90 PDA w/ 2 meg camera (kid), Olympus C2000 (Dog)
Todd B.
Senior Member
I agree with you about the new toys part. However, if you are someone who has the extra money or you can get a decent price for your used G3 then it's not such a bad thing. I was tempted when the 10D came out. I had a really nice Canon 28-135 IS lens just sitting waiting for it. I had a Rebel Ti camera that I was going to sell. Reality finally sank in and $1500 was just too much money and really I was quite satisfied with my G3. I cured my problem and sold all of my film equipment on Ebay 2 weeks ago.
Todd
http://www.pbase.com/blade35
Todd
--
http://www.pbase.com/blade35
No, I limited my list to things I think are do-able with current technology without changing the essential nature and price point of the G3.
A 12x zoom lens would make the G3 much larger, much more expensive, and would prevent the use of an optical viewfinder. So while it would be nice to have, I would not be willing to accept the necessary compromises, and I suspect a lot of others wouldn't either. I don't think Canon wants to tamper with the G3's winning formula to please a small segment of its users. I wouldn't mind a separate, long zoom variant of the G3 though, for those who really need it that badly.
The Panasonic camera you refer to is interesting, I guess, but it can't even begin to compare with the G3 or any similar camera...
For starters, it's only a 2 megapixel camera, for crying out loud. Combine that with the Panasonic name, and you really just can't compare it with a Canon G3.
It's surprisingly small, but again, that's due to its tiny CCD and other limited components. It has an f2.8 lens, which is very fast at telephoto, but quite slow at normal focal lengths, which is where I do most of my shooting. It uses a tiny 680 mAh battery which can't compare with the G3's 8Wh battery - almost 12 times its capacity. The 12x IS zoom lens certainly sounds impressive, but it eliminates the optical viewfinder, which means it will be virtually unusable in very dim light or for tracking and shooting moving subjects. It uses SD memory cards instead of CF cards, which means high prices and limited capacities. And this camera doesn't even have manual exposire controls!
So again, interesting camera, but not really something to compare to a serious camera like the G3.
A 12x zoom lens would make the G3 much larger, much more expensive, and would prevent the use of an optical viewfinder. So while it would be nice to have, I would not be willing to accept the necessary compromises, and I suspect a lot of others wouldn't either. I don't think Canon wants to tamper with the G3's winning formula to please a small segment of its users. I wouldn't mind a separate, long zoom variant of the G3 though, for those who really need it that badly.
The Panasonic camera you refer to is interesting, I guess, but it can't even begin to compare with the G3 or any similar camera...
For starters, it's only a 2 megapixel camera, for crying out loud. Combine that with the Panasonic name, and you really just can't compare it with a Canon G3.
It's surprisingly small, but again, that's due to its tiny CCD and other limited components. It has an f2.8 lens, which is very fast at telephoto, but quite slow at normal focal lengths, which is where I do most of my shooting. It uses a tiny 680 mAh battery which can't compare with the G3's 8Wh battery - almost 12 times its capacity. The 12x IS zoom lens certainly sounds impressive, but it eliminates the optical viewfinder, which means it will be virtually unusable in very dim light or for tracking and shooting moving subjects. It uses SD memory cards instead of CF cards, which means high prices and limited capacities. And this camera doesn't even have manual exposire controls!
So again, interesting camera, but not really something to compare to a serious camera like the G3.
Yeah, I knew I must have left some things out. A focal length display would be very important for me as well.
Why? They're two completely different things.
Aside from the considerable added cost of a digital SLR, you have to consider the size issue. As much as I'd love to play around with an SLR, the fact remains that it would spend most of its time at home, because I would not want to lug it around everywhere I go - something I have no problem doing with the G3.
We definitely need some improvements to the G3, without abandoning the smaller form factor. If anything, I want the G3 to get smaller - ideally like the Olympus 5050z.
Instead of giving your cameras away to relatives, sell them on ebay, where there are plenty of suckers willing to pay top dollar for them.
The items I listed in my message above.
DigitalDoggie
Leading Member
I would not have a problem with a G3 to 10D upgrade... that's significant!!
Sony 717, Canon S400, Canon S900 Printer, Canon S40 (Wife), Sony NZ90 PDA w/ 2 meg camera (kid), Olympus C2000 (Dog)
--
Sony 717, Canon S400, Canon S900 Printer, Canon S40 (Wife), Sony NZ90 PDA w/ 2 meg camera (kid), Olympus C2000 (Dog)
Volker Hett
Senior Member
and at the current price,
Regards
Volker
Regards
Volker
speedlever
Leading Member
Agreed. If I were to buy something else today, it would likely be the S400 (to go along with the G3, not replace it!)
Similar threads
Keyboard shortcuts
- f
- Forum