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Canon starting to really pi$$ me off!!

Started Sep 11, 2015 | Discussions thread
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Re: Canon starting to really pi$$ me off!!
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Dale Buhanan wrote:

MChatham wrote:

Earlier this year I lost my G11. Since March, I have had 3 grand babies. I have a 6D and a 7D but I am finding myself in situations where I want to grab my G11 for convenience. I have been waiting patiently for the G17. Early indications suggested we would have a replacement by now. However, as Canon enthusiasts know, we haven't heard a word from the rumor mill or Canon about their intent.

May be time to move on. I am considering the Sony RX100 MKIV or the Fuji X30. If I wasn't ticked off at Canon I would consider the G16 or the long zoom of the G3X. I am leaning towards the faster lenses though.

I don't know for sure, since Canon has not said... But I don't believe that a G17 is going to come out in the near (and maybe very far if ever) future. Canon sees a dwindling market for the small sensor G-series cameras, where they wouldn't get an adequate return on their investment. The competition has quit making these cameras also and has moved to large sensor designs. So don't be mad at Canon. They go where the market is and where they can make money.

Canon appears to be spending All of their design time and dollars on the larger sensor Gx-X series of cameras. So is the competition. If I were you I would grab either a G15 or G16 while you still can. I have a G15, which is worlds better than the G11. (I have its twin the G12.) I think if you like the smaller sensor G series cameras, then you would be thrilled with either of these. Faster lens, f1.8-f2.8, with better correction, faster AF, and they give better images than the G11.

This is of course my gut feeling. I have no special inside knowledge. But, if it turns out that Canon does finally come out with a G17, then either of these would be a worthwhile stopping place along the way and give you something to enjoy in the meantime. :)) And it they don't, then you will have the best of the "end of the line". Good luck!

Great advice.

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