In short - you won't be disappointed.
Regarding lens protection - I've just made my order to LensMate for
an adapter, macro set, UV filter and polarizer. The UV is for
protection when using the adapter, but in all honesty had never
realised any necessity before coming on this great site.
Hi all I just got my g3 last night! All I can say is "I love it". A
world of a difference from my old Nikon Coolpix 4300. I got a great
deal on it as well $489.00 and it comes with a USA warranty-not
gray. I am now a proud owner of a Canon.
Glad to have you join us Canon people. Read the manual and...Use
the neckstrap I hope not to hear about another dropped G
Myself with just a little care like keeping one hand always on
camera. have never had a problem with anything touching the lens.
But many do install a lensmate. I just don't like a tube sticking
out over the lens.
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Pushok