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The end?

Started Nov 9, 2021 | Discussions thread
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Re: The end?
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John W H wrote:

As a late comer to the Powershot party only buying my used G3X a couple of months ago I hope the end isn't too nigh.

As someone who has grown up with film and digital, somehow to replace these with a phone, no matter how good doesn't feel right. The enjoyment I get using all my cameras can never be matched by a phone.

In terms of future compact cameras I have been looking at adding either G5X or G1X to use when travelling as the S1 is a bit bulky to carry all the time, and of course there are also the Sony RX100's. I have been seriously contemplating replacing my S1 kit with 2 "smaller" cameras for a while perhaps the G3X and a G1X or a Sony RX100 + RX10.

So I'm not too downhearted.

John

The existing tools aren't bad. But, as folks have outlined here, some are in need of refresh, namely the G3X you have could use DIGIC8 and a faster readout sensor (ala G7X III/G5X II) would be nice. The G1X could use the newer 90D sensor and DIGIC8 CPU. G5X II and G7X III could use DPAF. I'm now sensing this may be a ship that has sailed.

Again, the tools we have now are fun, and I don't enjoy shooting a smartphone. But, there is a point where when you shoot a Smartphone and a Point and Shoot, and you have to ask, what's the point?

As an example, I would not shoot my former HP point and shoot, over my iPhone. The iPhone is better.

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