Jim

Agreed. In addition, I’d like to see a G3X upgrade in an SX50/60HS form factor. The size differences aren’t significant. Jim

Hi Frank: I had two G3X's and sold them both. My results were similar to yours in that the SX50HS outperformed my G3X AND had longer zoom. I was really disapponted in that the G3X is a well-built ...

It seems to be a circular situation for Canon. They make a pedestrian product that winds up not selling well and then they don’t come out with a Mark II version beacause the first one didn’t sell ...

Very nice. If you don't already, you might want to create a flickr account. Mine is at https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimandtina99/ There are many excellent aviation photographers there. Have a look...

Honestly, if Canon has to forgo the hot shoe in an effort to make a price point, that's very telling...and frankly, pathetic. This omission was nothing short of lame. One wonders "What's the ...

In fairness, let's wait a minute. Given the increasing capabilities of smart phone cameras, it's only to be expected that there will be overlap between traditional cameras and smart phones. It ...

I too had a Note 4 and now have a Note 8. Both take outstanding pictures in fair to good light. If that kind of light will be available and zooming is not needed, then almost any current ...

Very true. It's interesting how Canon very rarely issues a firmware update to their PowerShot products. I'm sure they have silent ones as time goes as you mention (no one gets everything perfectly ...

Why Canon omitted this is certainly a mystery as its cost is insignificant. Canon does things like this that are both incomprehensible as well as quite annoying. It's hard to be a Canon PowerShot ...

Beautiful shots, Dave. Thanks for posting these as the SX40HS is definitely a capable camera too. Jim

If the trip is near term, I'd definitely look for a good SX50HS. Otherwise if the SX70HS becomes available before you leave, I'd wait and see the reviews and then make a choice between the two. Jim

I agree with you, Stephen. I'm really amazed that they Photography Blog would put up images like that. Clearly, we should all wait for far better sample images before casting any judgments. Jim

I was thinking a bit more regarding the SX70HS and, based strictly on the features being offered relative to its predecessors, it struck me that this camera reeks the words "Minimum Budget". I ...

Beautiful and detailed shots...VERY nice! Jim

I think you've outlined nicely why Canon needs to pick up the pace in this segment. The G3X is simply not competitive and an upgrade is badly needed. If one comes out and the reviews are good, I'd ...

You're probably right on countering the RX10 IV if Canon wants to remain in the segment. Canon has it work cut out for them to beat that product. Jim

That's good advice but note that most of the discussion has concentrated on SX70HS's feature omissions and not image quality (which none of us have seen). Jim

I knew someone was going to say that. :-)

Respectfully, I think you're wrong about SXxx users not wanting a hot shoe. I use my EX420 on my SX50HS quite often. The flash clearly widens the ability to shoot indoor photography. Jim

A camera like the SX-70HS not having a hot shoe is like a car with only 3 wheels...just doesn't do it. The problem is Canon has the other wheel. They just won't put it on. Jim