G9 - A few photos - full auto

[tsinvest]

Hi All,

I have been having fun with my G9 and thought I would post a few shots from the past few days. All photos taken full auto (auto iso and auto mode dial). No touch-ups whatsoever, just resized for the web. I am quite happy with the results from this little camera - have a look...





















Thanks for viewing...
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My best, Tom

 

[rkhndjr]

Tom I hereby nominate you for master of Auto shooting with G9. Just goes to prove the adage that a P&S is designed to take good pics without any fuss. You did a great job. Loved them,especially the dogwood since it is as good as mine looked) I am amused at the lengths many go to in order to show their skill as photographer with the G9, when all it takes is simple usage.
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Russ

 

[tsinvest]

Tom I hereby nominate you for master of Auto shooting with G9. Just
goes to prove the adage that a P&S is designed to take good pics
without any fuss. You did a great job. Loved them,especially the
dogwood since it is as good as mine looked)
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Russ

Hi Russ,

It's funny how "Auto" is working for me with the G9. I wanted simplicity (that works) with this camera, and the option of using manual controls when I wanted to. It looks like I have found this with the G9. I sold a Fuji F31fd because it wasn't good in auto modes - great shots if you tinkered a lot however. Now I have the option to go "auto" or "tinker". Sometimes, one just doesn't have the time to think about all the different settings they can use.

I am amused at the
lengths many go to in order to show their skill as photographer with
the G9, when all it takes is simple usage.

Simple usage is fine with me Russ. The old less is more theory quite often is so true.

Thanks for your reply - I thought your interest could be aroused with a few G9 photos.

MAS (Master of Auto Shooting) . . .Ô¿Ô¬

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My best, Tom

 

[Fred Meehan1]

Dirty Photos like no 2 are banned on dpreview.Otherwise this is a very good example of what the G9 is capable of.
Well done Tom
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Fred

 

[dudleydocker]

It looks more like cream pies than dirt, to me. Did you forget the ?
Nice shots, Tom. Cheap shot, Fred.

Dirty Photos like no 2 are banned on dpreview.Otherwise this is a
very good example of what the G9 is capable of.
Well done Tom
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Fred

 

[foxy90]

Tom: Those are some fine photos I'm amazed that these are full auto. I'm playing with all the settings on my G9 trying to obtain the "perfect" shot when it looks like all I need to do is have fun and shot away.

Dave

 

[tsinvest]

Dirty Photos like no 2 are banned on dpreview.Otherwise this is a
very good example of what the G9 is capable of.
Well done Tom
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Fred

Dudley - You're absolutely correct...those are cream pies. I'm sure Fred was smiling during is post. Thanks . . . Ô¿Ô¬
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My best, Tom

 

[tsinvest]

Tom: Those are some fine photos I'm amazed that these are full auto.
I'm playing with all the settings on my G9 trying to obtain the
"perfect" shot when it looks like all I need to do is have fun and
shot away.

Dave

Give "Full Auto" a try Dave - it works quite well. If my memory serves me right, all the shots except for the dog and motorcycle were taken on overcast days. Full auto on a sunny day is better yet. Have fun!
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My best, Tom

 

[foxy90]

Tom: I think you may be onto something here! Next outing is full auto everything.

Dave

 

[rmaynard]

very nice work... good mix of shots

http://www.pbase.com/rmaynard/canong9

 

[Foto Freak]

How about full auto in raw mode. Would that work? I would like to

retain control of white balance.

 

[Omegaman165742]

Tom: I think you may be onto something here! Next outing is full auto
everything.

Dave

Here's a thought based on this thread...if you're looking to shoot with a G9 in Full Auto everything and control nothing or very little yourself, why not consider purchasing an SD950? Same sensor, similar specs up and down the sheet. You lose optical zoom (range on the long end) but it's smaller, significantly lighter (metal build of the G9 adds weight)....

Just a thought...

 

[tsinvest]

How about full auto in raw mode. Would that work? I would like to

retain control of white balance.

The G9 doesn't let you shoot Raw in full Auto. Mind you though, I am not stuck on full auto (it just works very well) - if you want Raw use the "P" mode - you'll still be close to full auto.
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My best, Tom

 

[tsinvest]

very nice work... good mix of shots

http://www.pbase.com/rmaynard/canong9

Thanks Maynard
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My best, Tom

 

[WT21]

Great shots! I got a TZ5 thinking I might replace my G9 to get a lighter camera, but after a weekend of tests, I think it's back to the G9. It simply takes great photos.

I use P mode simply so I can use RAW or burst mode, as needed. Neither of which is supported in full auto. Other than that, most shots I let the camera decide.

Do you use ISO auto-shift much? I'm starting to use that more, and am generally pleased with the results.

 

[tsinvest]

Tom: I think you may be onto something here! Next outing is full auto
everything.

Dave

Here's a thought based on this thread...if you're looking to shoot
with a G9 in Full Auto everything and control nothing or very little
yourself, why not consider purchasing an SD950? Same sensor, similar
specs up and down the sheet. You lose optical zoom (range on the
long end) but it's smaller, significantly lighter (metal build of the
G9 adds weight)....

Just a thought...

I kind of like the size of the G9. Also, I like being having a P&S that I could control the settings on if the need arises. You mentioned zoom - I must say that the optical AND the digital zoom are fantastic on the G9 - I can't believe the results from full digital zoomed shots - they look almost as good as optical zoom. Thanks for the comments - good thoughts for someone who wants a little smaller package that will produce similar results.
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My best, Tom

 

[Omegaman165742]

Tom: I think you may be onto something here! Next outing is full auto
everything.

Dave

Here's a thought based on this thread...if you're looking to shoot
with a G9 in Full Auto everything and control nothing or very little
yourself, why not consider purchasing an SD950? Same sensor, similar
specs up and down the sheet. You lose optical zoom (range on the
long end) but it's smaller, significantly lighter (metal build of the
G9 adds weight)....

Just a thought...

I kind of like the size of the G9. Also, I like being having a P&S
that I could control the settings on if the need arises. You
mentioned zoom - I must say that the optical AND the digital zoom are
fantastic on the G9 - I can't believe the results from full digital
zoomed shots - they look almost as good as optical zoom. Thanks for
the comments - good thoughts for someone who wants a little smaller
package that will produce similar results.
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My best, Tom

I agree...the zoom is great on the G9...I use it as Matt has suggested here...I use the "safety zoom"...so I choose either an 8M or 5M (you can also go 2M) file size which in turn gives you greater zoom range albeit it at a smaller file size (less data since you are going from 12M down to 8, 5, etc) but you are essentially getting optical zoom of 9.3X at 8M as long as you don't go past the yellow bar as you zoom...going past results in further degradation of IQ.

It is great in situations requiring more than the 6X optical zoom the G9 offers at 12MP...I did notice additional noise but I use PSE 6 noise reduction filter and it works pretty well on the JPEG file...

 

[Fred Meehan1]

Dirty Photos like no 2 are banned on dpreview.Otherwise this is a
very good example of what the G9 is capable of.
Well done Tom
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Fred

Sorry you thought it was a cheap shot,it was meant to be humorous. As I said well done Tom

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Fred

 

[foxy90]

I bought the G9 with the anticipation of learning the setting to become better at photography, and I think I'm starting to see the effects. But it is nice to see that the results on full auto are so stunning.