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Canon G3x Powershot

Started Aug 14, 2015 | Questions
jnick36 New Member • Posts: 1
Canon G3x Powershot

I am interested in what the Canon G3X has to offer from those who have recently purchased it.  I have used a G9 since it came out in 2006.  My primary camera is the EOS-5d Mark III but there are times when I don't want to carry that plus three prime lenses, tripod and flash.  The G9 served me well but it has it's limitations.  I usually do not buy a camera or lens when it is first introduced and would like to know from those that have it what they think.  Obviously the focal ranges are my main concern and a reason I would buy it.  Would someone who has purchased it offer some advise.  The lack of a view finder does not particularly both me.

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MarioV Veteran Member • Posts: 7,089
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jnick36 wrote:

I am interested in what the Canon G3X has to offer from those who have recently purchased it. I have used a G9 since it came out in 2006. My primary camera is the EOS-5d Mark III but there are times when I don't want to carry that plus three prime lenses, tripod and flash. The G9 served me well but it has it's limitations. I usually do not buy a camera or lens when it is first introduced and would like to know from those that have it what they think. Obviously the focal ranges are my main concern and a reason I would buy it. Would someone who has purchased it offer some advise. The lack of a view finder does not particularly both me.

What the dslr has over the G3 X is faster AF and much cleaner pixel peeping/cropping.

If you are happy with that trade-off, then you'll like the G3 X.  For me, the G3 X is a good all-rounder for travel.  When you have a specific task, especially in bright or low light where good DR is important in pp, use the dslr.

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Howard S Senior Member • Posts: 2,212
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jnick36 wrote:

I am interested in what the Canon G3X has to offer from those who have recently purchased it. I have used a G9 since it came out in 2006. My primary camera is the EOS-5d Mark III but there are times when I don't want to carry that plus three prime lenses, tripod and flash. The G9 served me well but it has it's limitations. I usually do not buy a camera or lens when it is first introduced and would like to know from those that have it what they think. Obviously the focal ranges are my main concern and a reason I would buy it. Would someone who has purchased it offer some advise. The lack of a view finder does not particularly both me.

I shoot Canon DSLRs and got the M with all 4 lenses for a lightweight option. I'm happy with both and the slow focus on the M doesn't bother me for what I use it for. However, I shoot long lenses quite a lot and the 200 on the M isn't long enough at times. So I just got the G3X, my reasons 1" sensor is as small as I want to go currently, 600mm equiv is long enough, it's smaller, lighter and longer than the other 1" options, taken my Canon flashes. If I didn't have the M I wouldn't have bought it but I've found the M easy enough to hand hold without a viewfinder. That I may pick-up a used VF if I see one at the right price, going to borrow my pals one from his M3 to try.

The weather hasn't been too kind since I've had it but I have some samples up here

http://www.howardsheardphotography.com/Equipment-Samples/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X

No resizing but a crop on some. BTW I still have a G9 but it doesn't get much use.

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Lowells Regular Member • Posts: 466
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terrific images from the G3X

John TF Senior Member • Posts: 1,363
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Those are really fine, Howard. Thanks a lot.

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Howard S Senior Member • Posts: 2,212
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Thanks John and Lowells, I hope they my be useful to people considering the G3X. I'll add more when it stops raining here

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chrisby Regular Member • Posts: 288
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Howard S wrote:

Thanks John and Lowells, I hope they my be useful to people considering the G3X. I'll add more when it stops raining here

Isn't it wheatherproof?

Thanks a lot , very nice and useful!

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Howard S Senior Member • Posts: 2,212
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chrisby wrote:

Howard S wrote:

Thanks John and Lowells, I hope they my be useful to people considering the G3X. I'll add more when it stops raining here

Isn't it wheatherproof?

I'll let someone else test that

Thanks a lot , very nice and useful!

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Howard S Senior Member • Posts: 2,212
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It finally stopped raining so I was able to take a few more shots this morning

http://www.howardsheardphotography.com/Equipment-Samples/Canon-PowerShot-G3-X/

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NWT Contributing Member • Posts: 744
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Nice shots, thanks for sharing.

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