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Canon G11 - Looking To Replace

Started Jul 19, 2017 | Discussions thread
OP PENZZZ New Member • Posts: 12
Re: G5x

Macro wrote:

After much lengthy research and comparing, I finally replaced my G11 with a G5x last November.

At the top of my list of requirements were EVF, swivel screen, and flash hot shoe.

I first hesitated at the price. Then B&H had a deal that included a free Canon Speedlite 90EX flash. Not as powerful as a 270EX(II), but a nice compact size for the G5x.

All compact cameras include compromises.

The G5x does NOT have...

the fastest focus
the best image quality
the closest macro capability

I always use a light wrist strap for security and to help steady the shot. Like any compact with many controls, accidental button pushes happen.

The G5x have the features I want and works great as my "go-anywhere-anytime" camera.

If I need better images and performance, then I take my Fuji X-T2 kit.

Thank you Macro, I really appreciate my G11 swivel screen. But if I'm upgrading I'll probably want fairly fast focus, good image quality, and good macro capability. It appears you're stating the G5X doesn't score well in these three categories. Maybe when the G5X gets upgraded it will.

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