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cool lens and iso capability

Started Apr 22, 2014 | User reviews thread
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cool lens and iso capability
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I have the G1X2 and also the RX100.   The new G1X has a nice thumb grip to hold it better.   The speed of all functions is very good, right there with the RX.    The lens is sharp at the long end even at 3.9, and best at 5.6.   At the wide end its typical wide open, a bit soft as experienced photogs might expect, but mostly at very close shooting distances.  For the street at dusk, I won't worry about it.  Not that bad.   If 2.8 is enough light, that's of course better at 24mm.

At 6400 iso it is slightly Better than my RX is at 3200.  Really.   So, this is a very good cam for a jacket pocket that will do just dandy for wide shots, and also for low light shots.   The IS at wide is good down to 1/20 sec.

Battery is 1900 mah,  but shoots per charge  is better if turn off continuous IS,  shorten your review time, and turn it off between shoots.

Enjoy it.

 jonrobertp's gear list:jonrobertp's gear list
Canon PowerShot G7 X Canon G3 X Panasonic ZS100
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
13 megapixels • 3 screen • 24 – 120 mm (5×)
Announced: Feb 12, 2014
jonrobertp's score
4.5
Average community score
4.2
bad for good for
Kids / pets
great
Action / sports
good
Landscapes / scenery
great
Portraits
excellent
Low light (without flash)
excellent
Flash photography (social)
great
Studio / still life
excellent
= community average
Canon G1 X II Sony RX100
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