Took the Plunge - G3

Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.

Ok, been researching for several months and have been waiting for
Phil's review on the G5. I was undecided on the F717, DSCV-1,
Nikon 5400, and the Canon G3. I read the reviews on the G5 and
wanted to save some money; I also wanted my life back from
researching cameras 24/7 so I got the G3.

After reading many reviews and opinions on this site, I hope I made
the right choice. I was hesitant on buying the G3 because it was
only 4MP instead of 5MP. I hope I made the right choice.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

Thanks for all of your advise and thanks again to Phil and other
contributors such as Ulyses, and others.

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Sidiant said:

Just kidding. I think most of the cameras that you mentioned are
pretty good, and if you've done extensive research (like you say
you have), you will end up with a camera you like. It does seem
like there's a camera for everyone's likes and dislikes, price
included.

Enjoy your camera and don't look back

Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.
.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

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Scott Doyle said:

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

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Scott Doyle said:

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

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Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.

Ok, been researching for several months and have been waiting for
Phil's review on the G5. I was undecided on the F717, DSCV-1,
Nikon 5400, and the Canon G3. I read the reviews on the G5 and
wanted to save some money; I also wanted my life back from
researching cameras 24/7 so I got the G3.

After reading many reviews and opinions on this site, I hope I made
the right choice. I was hesitant on buying the G3 because it was
only 4MP instead of 5MP. I hope I made the right choice.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

Thanks for all of your advise and thanks again to Phil and other
contributors such as Ulyses, and others.

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Sidiant said:

Just kidding. I think most of the cameras that you mentioned are
pretty good, and if you've done extensive research (like you say
you have), you will end up with a camera you like. It does seem
like there's a camera for everyone's likes and dislikes, price
included.

Enjoy your camera and don't look back

Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.

Ok, been researching for several months and have been waiting for
Phil's review on the G5. I was undecided on the F717, DSCV-1,
Nikon 5400, and the Canon G3. I read the reviews on the G5 and
wanted to save some money; I also wanted my life back from
researching cameras 24/7 so I got the G3.

After reading many reviews and opinions on this site, I hope I made
the right choice. I was hesitant on buying the G3 because it was
only 4MP instead of 5MP. I hope I made the right choice.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

Thanks for all of your advise and thanks again to Phil and other
contributors such as Ulyses, and others.

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**** de Jong said:

Sidiant said:

Just kidding. I think most of the cameras that you mentioned are
pretty good, and if you've done extensive research (like you say
you have), you will end up with a camera you like. It does seem
like there's a camera for everyone's likes and dislikes, price
included.

Enjoy your camera and don't look back

Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.
.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

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I took the punge a week ago and made some terrific pictures. I
still have to learn to play with all the possibilities but I do see
good pictures and it´s easy to try some more, enough batterylife. I
only want to buy a bigger CF card. Thanks to DP review I also made
the choice for the G3.
--
Dicko

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Bryon Daly said:

Scott Doyle said:

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

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The G3 is a fine choice. Many people here (including myself) love
our G3's, but all the cameras you listed are good cameras. Whether
or not the G3 was the right camera for you is a largely a matter of
your specific needs/wants, and since you've researched things so
carefully, I'm sure you'll be fine.

As for the 4mp vs 5mp, I'm generally in the "the more the better"
camp, but it seems that, at least for the G5, there are some
tradeoffs. And $200 is a lot for 1 extra mp. And you said
yourself you couldn't see much difference, so I wouldn't worry
about it.

Use that $200 to buy a 420EX or a 512MB CF card, a spare battery
and a lens adapter. Good luck and enjoy your G3!

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SDommin said:

Scott Doyle said:

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

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Of course you'll love the G3. It's a jewel of a camera that is
capable of excellent pictures. Enjoy it!

--
Scott

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Stevieboroboy said:

Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.

Ok, been researching for several months and have been waiting for
Phil's review on the G5. I was undecided on the F717, DSCV-1,
Nikon 5400, and the Canon G3. I read the reviews on the G5 and
wanted to save some money; I also wanted my life back from
researching cameras 24/7 so I got the G3.

After reading many reviews and opinions on this site, I hope I made
the right choice. I was hesitant on buying the G3 because it was
only 4MP instead of 5MP. I hope I made the right choice.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

Thanks for all of your advise and thanks again to Phil and other
contributors such as Ulyses, and others.

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Howard Herscovitch said:

Hi Scott,

Another suggestion: get a good tripod and try night photography.
You'll
be amazed at what the G3 can do after dark! Have fun!

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Scott Doyle said:

First of all, thanks to Phil. This site is awsome and I have
become a loyal follower. I hope this site continues to be as
valuable in learning how to use my camera as it was researching
cameras. After spending months on this site, I'm sure I won't be
dissapointed.

Ok, been researching for several months and have been waiting for
Phil's review on the G5. I was undecided on the F717, DSCV-1,
Nikon 5400, and the Canon G3. I read the reviews on the G5 and
wanted to save some money; I also wanted my life back from
researching cameras 24/7 so I got the G3.

After reading many reviews and opinions on this site, I hope I made
the right choice. I was hesitant on buying the G3 because it was
only 4MP instead of 5MP. I hope I made the right choice.

My only concern is if I will be able to tell the difference between
a 5MP and a 4 MP. I've seen all the pictures, downloaded pictures,
printed pictures on Kiosks, both 4X6 and 8X11 and couldn't tell
that much of a difference between the G3, 717, Nikon 5700, and
olympus 750 as far as resolution.

My batteries are charging and will have some fun tonight with the
camera. Please tell me I made the right choice...

Thanks for all of your advise and thanks again to Phil and other
contributors such as Ulyses, and others.

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