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Canon PowerShot G2 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom | List Price: $699.99
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Platform: Windows NT, Macintosh, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, PowerMac, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and below, Windows
Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Features: - 4.1 megapixel sensor creates 2,272 x 1,704 images for prints at 8 x 10 and beyond
- 3x optical (plus 3.6x digital) zoom lens with autofocus
- Included 32 MB CompactFlash card holds 24 images at default resolution; camera is Microdrive compatible
- Movie mode captures variable amount of video depending upon memory card size
- Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included); connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
G2 in simple words [Posted on 2005-09-20]
The G2 is a special camera. I bought it after 3 months of research in December 2002. It was a time when Canon had fixed all previous issues with the G1 and was improving on G2 to release the G3. I wanted a digital camera that can be used as a point and shoot one and also some advanced features for me to do some pro kind of photography and guess what I concluded and bought... the G2 After having it for more than 2 years, I think I can write a reasonable review of it. It is a simple advanced camera !!! Sounds like an oxymoron, but it really is that. It is simple enough that an average Point and shoot person can use it and advanced enough that a pro can do some good shots with it. It has enough options in the preset modes to give a quick nice picture in each of those modes and also has a set of manual features for more creativity. The pictures are clean, crisp and nice. It has the largest lens compared to any camera in that segment. The software that comes along with the box is good value for money & sophisticated. I do not have to list the long line of features that this camera gives for such a small price
Some of the negative things I find in this camera are
1. Is heavy and is a little oversize to be carried in the pocket
2. The operations like switch on, switch off, writing image to disk and few other actions are a little slow.
3. The flash recharge is also slow.
If you are a beginner or just want a simple easy to use point and shoot camera, don't buy it. If you are pro and want an advanced camera for professional shots, don't buy it. If you are inbetween, then this camera is for YOU.
Otherwise, is a great camera, love it and I think I have already taken my investment out of the camera, but looks like this just the beginning !!!
A masterpiece of a digital camera [Posted on 2006-02-17]
I've had this camera since April 2003, and it has been one of the best electronics purchases that I have made. I've taken about 5,000 shots with this camera to date, and the image quality with all of them is outstanding, even by today's standards.
This camera is capable of producing images up to 11x14 inches without noticeable image grainyness. The F2.0 lens is superb and produces super sharp images. The features are fantastic. The panorama mode is something I use a lot more that I thought I would and produces stunning, seamless panoramas which could easily pass as gallery prints.
If you can still find this camera, purchase it! You will not be sorry.
This is a very sturdy, semi-pro - Excellent Camera. [Posted on 2006-03-26]
This is the kind of camera that is a joy to use and explore. I have been using this along with a Digital SLR for about 3-4 years now and it still works great. I must have shot over 10000 shots using this camera with most shots being exceptional. The lens is fantastic, build is rugged, battery life is exceptional. This is a classic camera worth keeping for many years. For an avid photographer, the Powershot 'G' series is a good camera to have along with an SLR.
The best digital camera at a great price!!! [Posted on 2007-03-07]
I've had my Canon G2 for four years and it still takes simply Gorgeous pictures. People ask me if my pictures on the wall was from a studio. I tell them I shot them with my Canon. Crisp and super clear pictures. Easy to use. The best find!! Love it!!!!! Even when you enlarge to 10x15. The clarity is still perfect...
Champagne Photos for Beer Price [Posted on 2008-08-03]
Canon PowerShot G2 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
I bought the black Powershot G2, however the features on this triple-tone champagne beige colored case are the same.
This is an amazing camera. I've shot flower and jewelry closeups that compete favorably with higher megapixel models. Clarity is exellent, ease of use very good. This is a semi-pro model that would be a great choice for a beginner or a more advanced photographer.
The zoom lens and auto-focus does an amazing job both outdoors in natural light or in a photo cube.
Download is fast and simple, and there are a variety of formats supported.
Comes with a re-chargeable lithium ion battery.
A fully molded hand grip eliminates problems encountered with earlier models. Featured is an extending 3x, F2.0 - F2.5 'Zoom Lens', evaluative center-weighted spot metering, 3 selectable focus areas and 10-bit RAW mode. Comes with a 32MB compact flash card, but add a 2, 4 or 8GB card and you're good to go ... anywhere.
Highly recommended.
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