Title : Canon PowerShot G2 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Author : Canon Cameras US
Release Date : 20010920
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $699.99
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Editorial Reviews : 4.0MP 32MB CF 3XOPTICAL/3.6X DIGITAL ZOOM
Buyer Reviews : The Canon PowerShot G2 is a digital camera consumer's dream come true, and a nightmare for other digital camera manufacturers.
Make a list of features you'd expect and not expect to find from a 'prosumer' digital camera, and chances are you'll find them on the G2. This is a little camera that was designed to act a lot bigger than many other digital cameras in its class.
You only have to pick up a G2 to realize that there's a lot more to it than meets the eye; this camera's significantly heavier and feels sturdier than any other camera in its class! The extra weight means better camera stabilization. The G2's sturdiness inspires confidence and makes the camera feel like a photographic tool, not an electronic gizmo.
From the tilt-and-swivel LCD, the magnification loupe for manual focusing, dedicated and fully functional flash hot-shoe, evaluative metering, IR autofocous assist mechanism, ISO 50, RAW image format, etc., etc., this camera has it all!.
Many photographers will argue that the real measures of any camera lie in the controls and results. The G2 doesn't disappoint in either of these respects. Although you'll have to familiarize yourself with the camera's controls initially, you'll soon find them very intuitive and actually use them more often than not.
The quality of images captured with the G2 is nothing short of superb! You'll get clean, detailed, very high-resolution photographs with the G2, especially if you use the camera's RAW mode at ISO 50.
The Canon PowerShot G2 is still a point-and-shoot digital camera. Anyone who's ever used an SLR will miss the optical viewfinder, true manual focus, and lens selection not available in the G2. However, this can be said for any other digital camera in the G2's class. In every other respect, the G2 rises above its inherent limitations and really challenges its competition to try and keep up!
Beyond the camera itself, Canon has really done the consumer proud by offering most every accessory that you would want included at no extra charge, i.e. an remote control unit, high-capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, and remote capture software.
If you're in the market for a capable digital camera at a reasonable price, thank Canon for making the choice really very simple.
Positives: - extensive feature set - excellent build and design - superb results, especially in RAW mode at ISO 50 - Excellent lens produces very little distortion and chromatic aberrations - extremely reasonable price - All the accessories that should come standard do come standard.
Negatives: - Certain exposure adjustments, i.e. flash compensation, aren't available in full manual mode. - The fact that the G2 isn't an SLR. - Not much else.
(by Pietro G. Siciliano)
Features/Technical Specs : * 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
