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I really like my old G9

Started Aug 31, 2015 | Discussions thread
GeraldW Veteran Member • Posts: 8,872
Re: I really like my old G9

I have had all of the G series since the G5, except the G10 and G16.  I like the G15 a lot; but my favorite of the whole range was the G7 fitted with a Franiec grip.

Both the G7 and G9 suffered from a badly designed optical finder.  The optical finders have been pretty poor; but the G7 and G9 set a new low.  The problem?  The viewfinder and lens's optical axis cross at only 5-6 feet.  All other Canon's with an OVF are set to cross at infinity.  The result of this is that for any subject further that 6', the camera shoots high.  I eventually learned to use the top of the reticle as my aiming point for distant subjects, and to use the LCD for indoor shots.  The similar A series cameras did not have the problem.

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Jerry

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