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G1X MKII - Why the lack of buzz?

Started Oct 8, 2014 | Discussions thread
Ken53 Senior Member • Posts: 2,270
Check Consumer Reports
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rgleich wrote:

Looking into an Upgrade for my lost/stolen G9 - I liked the G9, but I am ready to move-up to something better / more versatile in the Image Quality & Available Light departments.

I'm not sure if I want to lug-around a bunch of different lenses -

If I do, I will probably save-up and jump-ship to Fujifilm X-T1 and enroll in some classes / read a book or two.

If I don't - I have also been considering the Sony RX10, which seems to be a REALLY nice all-rounder, but it has been around for almost a year and I fear that if I plunk-down around a grand, they will inevitibly release the improved version the day after...

I was initially enthralled with previews / reviews of G1X MKII - After using the G9, the learning curve would have been less steep.

However - there seems to be a general lack of "buzz" about this camera. The specs appeared to be good, but was it's thunder stolen by the rapid succession of Sony RX100-I-II-III releases?

It seems that in the Milwaukee area - NONE of even the most ardent Canon Camera Shops have stocked it, so I have yet to get my grubby paws on one. (Maybe due to lackluster sales of Original G1X - which is STILL in stock at several stores, but who wants to buy a "new" camera that is that "long-in-the-tooth" and still has noted shortcomings, which have supposedly been corrected in the NEW version?...)

On paper - it sounded like a WINNER

So, why the seeming lack of interest?

Any input from actual G1X MKII owners would also be appreciated

FWIW, Consumer Reports rated it highest ever. They mentioned that it has received their highest rating ever awarded by them.

It is in one of their recent magazines.

Edit: Oct 2014, Page 47

Ken

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