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G12 repair or throw away?

Started Mar 3, 2018 | Discussions thread
GeraldW Veteran Member • Posts: 8,872
Re: G12 repair or throw away?

That looks more like an electronics issue than anything mechanical.  Every other scan line is screwed up.

The G11 & G12 are very nice cameras and do show up fairly often on places like the used listings on KEH.com, B&H, and Adorama (I buy used from all three).  Prices for those two models are maybe $150 or so.  The G15 is as good with a faster lens; but lacks the articulated LCD and a nice one will run $275.

I suggest getting a used G12, or the very similar G11, as it will be familiar to you and use your same battery and charger, neck strap, etc.  The G11 is pretty much the same as the G12; but lacks the front wheel near the shutter button.  I've owned both and didn't see any difference in image quality.

Best of luck.

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