Jon_T wrote:
portside wrote:
ok .... i would like to mark this as answered ... no particular individual reply gave me the answer but each one has given me things to consider from a knowledgeable...
Only a person with the exactsame photog needs/ preferences as yourself could give you "the answer".
I would suggest think back on when shooting with your G11 and write down the features you like, features you dislike, and features you wished the G11 had for the the type of photography you most of the time.
From the above items make a list of the items you want/ like your new camera to have.
Just a FYI in you're in the USA (location not in profile) Canon USA Refurbished PowerShots currently has reduced price of $US279.99, includes Canon USA 1-Year Warranty. Reduced price valid till 11/21/15, or inventory sold out.
See HERE.
Canon periodically reduces the refurb prices, which makes a good deal that it includes the Canon USA 1-Year Warranty.
Good Luck on your quest!
Cheers,
Jon
Jon ... thanks again ... i was just coming back to the forum - this question ... from the research and my understanding is the X'are the next step up and replacing the G series? now i have another question ... do i need to create a new thread?
5x or 3x? - in the final run of research i came across a comparison of both and it seems 3 runs ahead of 5 as the focal length is longer, the optical zoom is huge (52x vs 4.2), the aperture range is wider, the focus range is higher plus a microphone jack. heavier though.
i loved my G11 and as for features i like and dislike (biggest dislike was the buttons kept getting in the way when holding the camera).... its more about a wish list?
thank you so much for the link - i am in Australia and whilst searching for a great price and outlet (trying to keep away from the gray ones) i came across the above. .... sigh ... i might need to take a break for a little and let all the info settle ... getting confused now