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G16 question/advice

Started Feb 17, 2014 | Discussions thread
Erick Johnson New Member • Posts: 13
Re: G16 question/advice
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I bought my G16 a little over a month ago online for below msrp.  I too was concerned that the G series was getting a little long in the tooth.  Then the G1X MII was announced & I had to think hard about whether to return the G16 & wait for the G1X.

Kept it, in part, because I am traveling soon & didn't want to have to wait until April or later to get the G1X, plus weight, cost, lack of reviews, were factors.  Maybe in the future I will upgrade but for now I am happy with my choice.

I also sold my RX-100 a few months ago and find I much prefer the G16 in terms of handling, controls, menus, fast lens, jpeg color, start up time.  I'm just getting up to know the camera but these items are huge.

Things I miss about the RX-100 are the sharpness & DR & believe it or not, the bounce flash (really useful, indoors).  Otherwise, it is a cold bar of soap that happened to take good photos.

Every time I pick up my G16 there is some intangible "warm" quality that encourages me to use it & explore it.  Hope that helps.

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Nikon Z50 Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon Z 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR +1 more
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